Rail joint



F. N. DURAN RAIL JOINT Filed March 19. 19214 5: '1G E I vINVENTOR MM2/Mw 7D. @1v1/CUN Patented ec. 16, 1924-.

FLORENCIOl N. DUR-AN, OCE' PILARES 13E Nl/JZARI. MEXICO.

RAIL JOINT.

Application led March 19, 1924.

To all "Lo/wm t may concern:

Be it known that I, FLonnNoio N. Denis, citizen out the Republic of Mexico, residing at Pilares de Nacozari, State oi Sonora, Mexico, have invented certain new and use- 'lul Ii'nprovements in Rail Joints, et which the following is a specification.

rlhis invention relates to rail joints, having more particular reference to a rail joint comprising a channeled element in which the rail ends are automatically locked when inserted in place, the invention having `tor an object the provision of a novel rail joint oi' this type which does/away with the need ot using screw bolts.

For further comprehension of the invention, and of the objects and advantages thereof, reference will be had to the following description and accompanying drawing, and to the appended claims in which the various novel features of the invention are more particularly set forth.

Fig. 1 of the drawing is a side view showing my improved rail joint.

Fig. 2 is a horizontal sectional view taken on the line 2-2 of Fig. 1.

Fig. 3 is a transverse sectional view taken on the line SH3 of Fig. 1.

In the drawing the reference numeral 10 lis used to designate the meeting rail ends which are to be joined together by means ot my improved device. This device consists of a channeled member comprising a base 11 and side walls 12, the feet oi' the rail ends resting on the base 11, and the side Walls 12 being suitably curved to closely engage the sides of the rail ends as far as the top or tread portion of the latter, the rail ends being inserted longitudinally into the channeled member.

The rail ends are provided with openings 15 which receive fastening elements carried by the said channeled member, these fasten ing elements comprising the beveled studs 16 which are fixed on the free ends of the flat springs 17 which are secured at one end. to the side walls 12 and which extend along the latter, which are formed with suitable openings 18 through which the studs 16 project inwardly to engage with the rail ends. I have here shown a pair of these studs to engage each rail end and it will be noted that the springs and studs on opposite ends of the channeled member, that is which are adapted to lock the respective rail ends, face in opposite directions.

Serial Nol 700,233.

ylhe studs 16 are locked in place by means ot the spikes 20 which are driven into the ties 21 on which the rail ends rest, suitable members being interposed between the studs ane the spike heads to transmit pressure from the latter to the former. These niembers are in the i'orm oi sulistantally 'flat blocks 23 which have diminished pins 24- on ,their uppeiends which are adapted to engage in complementary sockets o1l recesses in the backs of the studs 16, the lower ends of these blocks being turned ontwardlvv to lie upon the portions of the walls oi' the channeled member which extend over the feet of 4die rail ends, the turned out elements being wedge shaped as shown so as to better engage under the heads of the spikes and having side flanges 2G thereon which engage the sides olf the spike heads to prevent lateral displacement of the said blocks.

It the rail ends are to be loosened, the spikes 20 are lifted sufficiently to tree the blocks 23, and suitable implements are inserted through other openings 28in the side walls of the channeled member which register with the openings 18, and the studs pressed ont` of the holes in the webs 15 of the rail ends.

IVhile I have illustrated and described a preferred embodiment of my invention it is to be understood that I do not limit myself to the precise construction herein shown, and that various changes and modifications might be made therein without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention as defined in the appended claims.

Having thus described my invention, what I claim as new and desire to protect by Iletters Patent of the United States is as follows:

1. In combination with a pair of meetingl rail ends, a channeled member in which said rail ends engage, and spring pressed locking studs carried by the said member and adapted to engage in openings in the said rail ends, the said studs having beveled rear sides, and the studs engaging the respective rail ends facing in opposite directions.

2. In combination with a pair ot meeting rail ends, a channeled member in which said Irail ends engage, a series of flat springs Xed at one end to said member, and studs on the other ends of said springs engaging in openings in the said rails.

8. In combination with a pair of meeting rail ends, a channeled member in which said rail ends engage, a series of fiat springs each iixed at one end to said member, and studs on the other ends of said springs engaging in openings in the said rails, spikes for holding the said channeled member in place, and devices engaged by said spikes and engaging said studs to hold the latter against displacement.

4. In combination with a pair of meeting rail ends, a channeled member in which said rail ends engage, a series of Flat springs liXed at `one end to said member, and studs on the other ends of said springs engaging in openings in the said rails, spikes Yfor holding the said channeled member in place, and .devices engaged by said spikes and engaging said studs to hold the latter againstdispiacement, said devices comprising blocks having fpins at their upper ends engaging in sockets in said studs, and hai-'ing outturned Wedge` shaped lower ends engaged by the heads or" the spikes.

5. In combination with a pair of meeting rail ends, a channeled member in which said rail ends engage7 a series of flat springs each fixed at one end to said member, and studs on the other ends oi" said springs engaging in openings in the said rails, spilli-'es .for holding the said channeled member in place, and devices engaged by said spikes and engaging said studs to hold the latter against displacement` said devices comprising blocks having pins at their upper ends engaging in sockets in said studs, and having onttnrned Wedgeshaped lower ends engaged by the heads ci' the spikes, and side flanges on said lower ends engaging the sides ci the spike heads to prevent lateral displacement of said block.

6. ln combination with a pair oir' meeting rail ends,` a member overlapping said ends, studs projecting through said member and the rail ends, and spikes engaged with the rail ties and holding said studs in place.

in testimony whereof l have aliiXed my signature. c

FLORENCIO N. DUR AN. 

